freshwater photo story

the freshwater collection features agates from lake superior in northern minnesota. to share the brilliance & beauty of the great lake, i asked my dad, minnesota photographer jim melcher, to share this photo story of the source of so much inspiration & natural wonder.

I’ve always been drawn to the unique ruggedness of the north shore of lake superior. 

— jim melcher

formed by a ridge of igneous bedrock, the shore is itself carved by rivers and creeks that cascade through the mixed forest of pines and birch. 

jim melcher is a minnesota photographer who specializes in film photography. he loves capturing raw, natural moments & documenting his travels & his community. to see more of his work, follow his photography on instagram. to shop his amazing vintage film camera collection, follow his camera account here.